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For whatever reason, my ECODA 22kHz switch (which fed two separate 4x1 diseqc switches) quit passing the 18V necessary to receive horizontal polarity signals. I verified this today by taking it in and out of the path directly to a single LNBF after also discovering a bad piece of coax in my switch matrix, which I replaced. I'm using two diseqc switches ATM because I have four active LNBFs (all are KU), each switch has at least one bad port and I've just been too cheap and lazy to replace them 
One switch is an EV-41A 4x1, while is a VisionSat SC-41B which was included with my VisionSat IV-200.
After removing the ECODA, I decided to try cascading the switches. The EV-41A is first in line from the receiver, with LNBFs on ports 1 and 4. The VisionSat SC-41B is connected to port 2 of the EV-41A, with LNBFs on ports 3 and 4. See the following diagram (as Doc Brown says, please excuse the crudity of this model ).
This works great with my IV 200 receiver. After modifying the switch settings for the two LNBFs attached to the second switch, I can see and receive channels on all four satellites (the list in my sig). The IV 200 has a handy "Distant" Diseqc switch setting in the dish setup screens that works like I expected it to.
Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to configure this in my microHD to see and control the second switch (the SC-41B). I can see the two sats attached to the EV-41A (91W/97W), but not the other two (87W/101W). The user's manual doesn't explain it (at least not that I can find or recognize). Knowing there's others on the board with much more switch experience than I, can someone give me some pointers on what to set in the microHD to work with this very simple setup (assuming that it can) while I order some replacement parts?
Thanks!
One switch is an EV-41A 4x1, while is a VisionSat SC-41B which was included with my VisionSat IV-200.After removing the ECODA, I decided to try cascading the switches. The EV-41A is first in line from the receiver, with LNBFs on ports 1 and 4. The VisionSat SC-41B is connected to port 2 of the EV-41A, with LNBFs on ports 3 and 4. See the following diagram (as Doc Brown says, please excuse the crudity of this model
).This works great with my IV 200 receiver. After modifying the switch settings for the two LNBFs attached to the second switch, I can see and receive channels on all four satellites (the list in my sig). The IV 200 has a handy "Distant" Diseqc switch setting in the dish setup screens that works like I expected it to.
Unfortunately, I can't figure out how to configure this in my microHD to see and control the second switch (the SC-41B). I can see the two sats attached to the EV-41A (91W/97W), but not the other two (87W/101W). The user's manual doesn't explain it (at least not that I can find or recognize). Knowing there's others on the board with much more switch experience than I, can someone give me some pointers on what to set in the microHD to work with this very simple setup (assuming that it can) while I order some replacement parts?
Thanks!
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Thanks, Mike. I just disconnected it and brought it inside to do some bench testing. Works great with the IV-200, switching exactly like the EV-41A did and like I would expect it to...correct voltages on the correct ports. However, not so with the microHD 
. This time, it appeared to never switch ports...everything was sent to Port 1 no matter which sat I selected--the voltages were correct, just always only on Port 1. With both STBs, I made sure I had setup the DiSeqC 1.1 ports like I had the sats connected outside (to ports 1-4--that's all the IV-200 will support, even with DS 1.1): Port 1-103W, Port 2-87W, Port 3-91W, Port 4-97W. In the microHD, I am selecting "2 Cascades Port #" in the DiSeqC 1.1 dropdown. In the IV-200, I select just the port number in the DiSeqC 1.1 dropdown (only option I have there). The two screenshots below show the difference in options.
Again, I don't believe it's the switch, cables, etc...I'm about to try and reload the latest firmware in the microHD to see if it helps, but I'm not holding my breath. I have a suspicion that the power surge we had a few weeks ago during our deep freeze (overloaded distribution circuit on the west side of town gave out) may have fried something. I think it may have also gotten my Astron 50A 12V supply...it's not worked since roughly that time as well and I haven't been able to get it to reset.
. This time, it appeared to never switch ports...everything was sent to Port 1 no matter which sat I selected--the voltages were correct, just always only on Port 1. With both STBs, I made sure I had setup the DiSeqC 1.1 ports like I had the sats connected outside (to ports 1-4--that's all the IV-200 will support, even with DS 1.1): Port 1-103W, Port 2-87W, Port 3-91W, Port 4-97W. In the microHD, I am selecting "2 Cascades Port #" in the DiSeqC 1.1 dropdown. In the IV-200, I select just the port number in the DiSeqC 1.1 dropdown (only option I have there). The two screenshots below show the difference in options.Again, I don't believe it's the switch, cables, etc...I'm about to try and reload the latest firmware in the microHD to see if it helps, but I'm not holding my breath. I have a suspicion that the power surge we had a few weeks ago during our deep freeze (overloaded distribution circuit on the west side of town gave out) may have fried something. I think it may have also gotten my Astron 50A 12V supply...it's not worked since roughly that time as well and I haven't been able to get it to reset.
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Picked up a sweet directv dish, mount, twin lnbs and a short cable.
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
Has anyone converted one to FTA? A Frankenstein of sorts...
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Many of us have used a universal LNBF mount (or get creative with L brackets and plumbers tape - perforated metal strapping). Use a few inches of aluminum tube (or a piece of 1x2" lumber) to extend the support arm (replacing the plastic mount used by DirecTV and Dish) to place the LNBF throat opening at the correct distance from the reflector, the correct height and at the correct angle. Nothing magical... simply place the new linear LNBF in the center at the same distance, height and angle as the current combo.
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To add: 101W Ku seems to be (one of if not the) strongest for me, and if I only had Ku I definitely want 101W for the music mux, it's robust FEC and strong signal help a lot. I've thought about using a used Dish/DirectTV dish at my Dads to supplement his OTA (mainly for my benefit when I visit )
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So let the game continue!
The last song was added by Bobby who posted...
One Meat Ball - Andrews Sisters
CONTINUE ON AND HAVE FUN! WELCOME HOME TO SATELLITEGUYS.US!
Here are the original rules for the game as posted by WebbyDude back in 2006. http://www.satelliteguys.us/threads/68645-Song-Name-Game
Just name a song title and the band who performed it. The next person does the same thing, but needs to list a song title or band name which includes a word from the previous entry. Pick songs from any genre.
Example:
Long Live Rock and Roll -- Rainbow
Rainbow in the Dark -- Dio
Another example:
Ride the Lightning -- Metallica
Lightning Strikes -- Ozzy Osbourne
Get it?
An additional note: we all know that song titles, sometimes, use profane words. Because this is a family friendly website it is advised that you clean up that title up a bit. This is accomplished by using something like sh!t instead of the real word. Thanks....
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
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Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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Be nice to see a Cowboy headline like that.I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
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I guess even the patience of us laid-back Hoosiers has its limits:
Colts relieve general manager Chris Ballard of his duties
Colts Owner & CEO Carlie Irsay-Gordon released a statement Monday announcing the news.
Can we expect to see a new coach if we say "pretty please?"
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No idea what improvements might be involved.
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Stargate SG-1 cancelled, Atlantis renewed
Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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Monday - August 21, 2006 | by Darren Sumner
The future of Stargate is in question today, as SCI FI Channel has cancelled the long-running Stargate SG-1, Multichannel News reported today and a GateWorld source has confirmed. The news regrettably follows the airing of the show's milestone two-hundredth episode on Friday.
Stargate Atlantis, meanwhile, has been renewed for a fourth season, with the network hoping to see that the spin-off series can stand alone, according to a source.
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